Hurricane Beryl caused power outages for up to 2.7 million customers in Texas, mainly in Houston.

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CenterPoint Energy struggled to restore power, missing targets and leaving many without electricity.

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Despite being a Category 1 hurricane, Beryl downed trees and damaged infrastructure, worsening the outage situation.

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Residents, especially seniors without air-conditioning, voiced frustration over the delayed response.

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Criticism arose over insufficient storm preparations and response readiness.

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Outages exceeded those from Hurricane Ike in 2008, highlighting vulnerabilities despite past improvements.

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State leaders demanded accountability from CenterPoint for its storm readiness and handling.

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Aging infrastructure and unexpected storm intensity posed significant challenges.

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CenterPoint proposed a multi-billion dollar plan to upgrade infrastructure for better resilience.

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Experts emphasized the need for Texas to enhance grid resilience amid increasing climate challenges.

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Hurricane Beryl caused power outages for up to 2.7 million customers in Texas, mainly in Houston.

Widespread Outages:

CenterPoint Energy struggled to restore power, missing targets and leaving many without electricity.

Slow Restoration:

Despite being a Category 1 hurricane, Beryl downed trees and damaged infrastructure, worsening the outage situation.

Storm Impact:

Residents, especially seniors without air-conditioning, voiced frustration over the delayed response.

Public Anger:

Criticism arose over insufficient storm preparations and response readiness.

Preparation Issues:

Outages exceeded those from Hurricane Ike in 2008, highlighting vulnerabilities despite past improvements.

Historical Comparison:

State leaders demanded accountability from CenterPoint for its storm readiness and handling.

Official Scrutiny:

Aging infrastructure and unexpected storm intensity posed significant challenges.

Infrastructure Challenges:

CenterPoint proposed a multi-billion dollar plan to upgrade infrastructure for better resilience.

Future Plans:

Experts emphasized the need for Texas to enhance grid resilience amid increasing climate challenges.

Climate Concerns:

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